For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Day Trip from York, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore Bronte Country and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including the West Yorkshire Pennine Village of Haworth (made famous by the Bronte sisters and home to the Bronte Parsonage Museum), Bingley Five Rise Locks (the most spectacular feature of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal), the traditional Yorkshire Dales village of Linton (with its stone bridges and limestone falls), Bolton Abbey (where you will see the stunning setting of the ruins of the 12th Century Augustinian Monastery); and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
✔ Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops
✔ Friendly, local Professional Driver
✔ Private tour just for your group
✖ Entrance fees to optional attractions
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Travelodge York Central Layerthorpe
2. Grays Court Hotel
3. Novotel York Centre Hotel
4. Holiday Inn York City Centre, an IHG hotel
5. The Queens Hotel
6. Travelodge York Central Micklegate
7. Moxy York
8. Hilton York
9. DoubleTree by Hilton York
10. Dean Court at York
11. Travelodge York Central
12. Hotel Indigo York, an IHG hotel
13. Edinburgh Arms
14. Middletons Hotel
15. The Judges Lodging
16.
17. Radisson Hotel York
Additional Info: Pick up and drop off is from your hotel or another location of your choice in York.
Itinerary
1
Blubberhouses
We head off for Bronte Country, with your Tour Guide telling you about the history and features of the area as you cross Marston Moor, pass through the traditional market town of Wetherby and see the spectacular Arthington Viaduct over the River Wharfe.
2
Bingley Five Rise Locks
Our first stop is at the Bingley Five Rise Locks where you will see the highest Staircase Lock in the UK, a spectacular feat of engineering constructed in 1774 as part of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. You can explore and photograph the working locks, or just enjoy a leisurely Yorkshire Brew and soak up the local atmosphere in the nearby cafe – the choice is yours!
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Haworth
We leave Bingley for the short journey to our main stop at Haworth, on the edge of the rugged Pennine Moors, where the Bronte family lived from 1820 and the sisters wrote their famous novels, for a two-hour stopover lunchtime. You can visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum and the Bronte Memorial Chapel in the nearby Church where their father preached, or just explore the quaint shops on the cobbled main street and have a leisurely lunch in one of the traditional cafes – the choice is yours!
Duration: 2 hours
4
Top Withens
We leave Haworth and head up Penistone Hill for a photo stop to admire the moorland views towards Top Withens, where the Bronte Sisters walked to gain inspiration before we head north for our afternoon in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Duration: 10 minutes
5
Linton Falls
You will arrive in the picturesque, traditional Dales village of Linton, where we will stop for photographs of Linton Falls before continuing our journey through the National Park.
Duration: 15 minutes
6
Bolton Abbey
The main afternoon stop is at Bolton Abbey, where entry is free and you will be able to explore the Priory Church and ruins of the 12th Century Augustinian Priory in its beautiful riverside setting, or maybe take the stepping stones challenge if you are feeling more adventurous!
Duration: 45 minutes
7
Harrogate
We leave Bolton Abbey to continue our journey through the Dales back towards York, passing through Harrogate and learning a bit about the history of this famous spa town.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Minimum age is 5 years
• Children under 5 years can be accepted on private tours, on the condition that the customer brings a suitable Child Car Seat with them
• Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Adverse weather/road conditions, particularly during the winter months, may result in the route and itinerary having to be changed on the day
• Service animals are allowed by prior arrangement only
